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Northern Highlights — 5 Days, Tanzania

5 days / 4 nights

Northern Highlights — 5 Days

Tarangire, Ngorongoro & Serengeti in a compact drive-in

Three parks, one private vehicle, no rush where it counts.

A focused Northern Circuit for tight schedules — Tarangire elephants, Ngorongoro crater floor and two Serengeti nights with private vehicle and guide.

Ideal for
First safaris · Short breaks · Value without camping
Duration
5 days / 4 nights
Pricing
Tailored to your travel style — request your private proposal.
From price
From $2,950 pp pp · indicative FX

Journey Highlights

  1. Private 4x4 and guide throughout — your pace, your stops

  2. Two crater and savanna ecosystems in one trip

  3. Comfort en-suite stays, full board, park fees included

  4. Drive-in routing saves domestic flights

Day by Day

DAY 01

Arusha

Arrive Arusha

Meet and briefing; overnight in Arusha (bed & breakfast).

  • Briefing
  • Rest

Overnight: Comfort tented camp / lodge (en-suite, full board)

DAY 02

Tarangire

Tarangire

Afternoon game drive among baobabs and elephant herds.

  • Game drives

Overnight: Comfort tented camp / lodge (en-suite, full board) Meals: B L D

DAY 03

Ngorongoro

Ngorongoro Crater

Early descent, full morning on the crater floor, afternoon drive to Karatu.

  • Crater game drive

Overnight: Karatu lodge (outside NCA — saves $80ppn NCA fee) Meals: B L D

DAY 04

Serengeti

Central Serengeti

Drive to Seronera, afternoon and next-day game drives.

  • Game drives

Overnight: Comfort tented camp / lodge (en-suite, full board) Meals: B L D

DAY 05

Serengeti → Arusha

Return

Morning drive, then road transfer to Arusha for departure.

  • Game drive
  • Transfer

Meals: B L

What’s Included

  • Private 4x4 and professional guide
  • Comfort en-suite accommodation, full board
  • Park and crater fees (one descent)
  • Game drives, 4 litres water pp/day
  • AMREF air evacuation cover

Not Included

  • International flights
  • Visa, tips, balloon ($590–$650)
  • Drinks beyond house wine/beer where included
  • Travel insurance

Optional Extensions

  • Add Zanzibar: 3–4 nights beach after the bush, short flight from Serengeti.

Good to Know

· Soft duffel ~15kg for light aircraft if you add flights

· Ngorongoro crater descent $295/vehicle included once; second descent extra

Questions travellers ask

Is this too rushed?

It is compact but private — we keep two Serengeti nights so you are not just transiting. Add a night in Serengeti if you can.

What is included?

Private vehicle/guide, comfort stays, meals, park/crater fees once, water and evacuation cover. Flights, visa, tips and balloon are extra.

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